If you like to leave the door open and just use the screen door during appropriate weather, having a pet door can seem problematic. After all, most traditional pet doors install in the main door to your house, and the screen door closes over it. If you don't want to prop the screen door open, your pet can have trouble getting in and out of the house. Fortunately, pet screen doors can solve this problem.
Pet doors mounted in a screen door or window are usually mounted directly into the surface of the screen. Most examples of this type of pet door are not supported by the screen door or window frame. This means that they can be an issue if you own large or very energetic pets. However, most small pets can safely use pet screen doors without damaging the screen. If you have a larger animal, look for another solution, like a wall mounted or patio pet door.
Pet screen doors allow your dog or cat to enter and exit your home whenever he or she chooses. You won't have to wait for your pet, open the door, or be interrupted. In addition, when your pet can spend time outside whenever he or she wants, you'll have to deal with a hyper, bored pet much less often. When you've had a long day, coming home to a calm pet, instead of a bouncy one, can be a big relief.
Remember that a pet screen door should be high and wide enough for your pet to push through. This is even more important with this type of door than it is with ordinary pet doors, because of the fragility of the screen that supports the door. Avoid a pet door that your dog or cat will have to jump to get through, or that's snug enough for him or her to brush the sides while passing. These are signs of a door that's too high, or too narrow, and can end in a torn and damaged screen.
If you have a screen door, but would like to let your pet go in and out freely, a pet door that can be installed directly in the screen is a great choice. This also works for window screens and sliding screen doors. If you have a small pet that always wants to go out, and are tired of waiting by the door, consider installing a pet screen door today. Many models simply clip onto the screen, and use it as part of the flap. This makes installation of these doors simple and quick.
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